BY Abdullahi Tukur | Birnin Kebbi
The Bureau News reports that the Emir of Zuru, Major General Sani Sami (Rtd), also known as Gomo II, has passed away at the age of 82.
According to the Kakakin Zuru and General Manager of Kebbi Radio Service, Alhaji Muhammed Abba, the traditional ruler died on Saturday night at a hospital in London following a brief illness.
The late monarch is survived by four wives, seven children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His body will be flown from London to Zuru, Kebbi State, on Sunday, and burial arrangements will be carried out in line with Islamic rites, the family confirmed.
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, who has been in London since last week to visit the ailing emir, is expected to lead the family in transporting the remains back home.
In a condolence message issued on behalf of the government and people of Kebbi State, Governor Idris expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Emir and described his death as a great loss not only to the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State, but to Nigeria as a whole.
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